Volunteer opportunities in Cambridge

Cambridge Times

United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries’ Volunteer Cambridge requires volunteers. For more information, email info@volunteercambridge.ca

Canadian Cancer Society is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with Pink Ribbon Days during the upcoming Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Volunteers are needed for a three-hour shift to accept donations in exchange for our pink ribbon pin each weekend in October. Shifts run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. at various locations throughout the Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo. Contact Angie Melchin at amelchin@ontario.cancer.ca or 519-886-8888 ext. 3145.

Grand River Film Festival is recruiting for the following volunteer positions:
• Ushers: Be the welcoming face of the festival. This volunteer role includes being a ticket taker, assisting guests into the theatre, co-ordinating wait lines, and providing general information about festival events. This is a good position for individuals who are outgoing and enjoy working with the public.
• Box office attendants: This volunteer role includes cash management, ticket sales, complimentary ticket and waitlist co-ordination, and cash reconciliation. They also provide general information for ticket events.
Shifts for these positions are flexible and based on availability. Both ushers and box office attendants are required to be at the theatre one hour prior to screening. The festival runs from Oct. 16 to 21 at various locations throughout Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo. All volunteers will be supplied with a GRFF T-shirt. Orientation to the position and festival will take place on Oct 1. from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Empire Theatre, Kitchener location. For more information, contact Tamara Louks at info@grff.ca or visit the website www.grff.ca

Cambridge Memorial Hospital’s Volunteer Association is in need of volunteers to assist at the HELPP (Hospitals Equipment Lotteries Project for People) desk to sell the pull tickets in front of the hospital’s Tim Hortons. Call 519-621-2333 ext. 2368.

Pride Stables, Central Ontario Developmental
Riding Program is recruiting volunteers to lead horses or side-walk for children and/or adults with special needs. Both positions require physical endurance, verbal skills and excellent comprehension. This volunteer opportunity is suitable for high-school students. For more information, call 519-653-4686; email volunteering@pridestables.com or visit www.pridestables.com